Mountain hare shooting in Vestfold og Telemark
Season: Sep 10 – Feb 28/29
Mountain hare is among the quarry species in Vestfold og Telemark. Hare hunting with a running hound is one of Norway's finest hunting traditions. The dog picks up the hare's scent and drives it in a large circle, while the hunter positions themselves along known travel routes and waits for the hare to come back.
Distribution
The mountain hare is found throughout Norway, from the coast to the mountains. The densest populations are in Innlandet, Trøndelag and Northern Norway. Numbers fluctuate in cycles.
Terrain
Varied. The hare lives in coniferous forest, mountain birch woodland, on plateaus and in the cultivated landscape. It likes a mix of open and dense cover.
Weight
2.5–5 kg
Terrain in Vestfold og Telemark
Vestfold og Telemark spans from the coastal landscape by the Oslo Fjord to the mountain heaths of Hardangervidda. Vestfold is Norway's smallest former county with intensive agriculture and small forests. Telemark has deep valleys (Tinn, Vinje) and large mountain areas. Hardangervidda in the west is Europe's largest high mountain plateau.
Shooting mountain hare
Hare hunting with hounds is best on light snow. Take a stand at known crossings and runs. The hare often follows the same route as last time.
Plan the day
Other game in Vestfold og Telemark
Sep 1 – Dec 23
Moose shootingSep 25 – Oct 31
Roe deer shootingAug 10 – Dec 23 (bucks from Aug 10, all from Sep 25)
Willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan shootingSep 10 – Feb 28/29
Wild reindeer shootingAug 20 – Sep 30 (Hardangervidda)
Western capercaillie shootingSep 10 – Dec 23
Black grouse shootingSep 10 – Feb 28/29
Greylag goose shootingAug 10 – Dec 23
Red fox shootingJul 15 – Apr 15
Mountain hare shooting in other counties
Frequently asked questions
When is the mountain hare shooting season in Vestfold og Telemark?
The season for mountain hare in Vestfold og Telemark is Sep 10 – Feb 28/29. Local regulations can shorten or extend this.
Where does mountain hare live in Vestfold og Telemark?
The mountain hare is found throughout Norway, from the coast to the mountains. The densest populations are in Innlandet, Trøndelag and Northern Norway. Numbers fluctuate in cycles.
Can I find ground to shoot mountain hare in Vestfold og Telemark?
Yes. Landowners across Vestfold og Telemark offer days on Hunta. Create a free account to browse available ground.
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